The names of some famous persons by the name Wade (or its variants) are:

Wade Keyes, born on 10 October, a famous politician. Wade Keyes's background: A prominent Confederate politician. Keyes was a secessionist. When the Civil War began, he volunteered for duty in the Confederate Army but assigned to staff duty in Richmond. Throughout the Civil War, he served as assistant attorney general for the Confederacy.

Wade Redden , born on 12 June, a famous athelete. Wade Redden 's background: A professional ice hockey defenceman for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League.

Wade Andrew Williams , born on 24 December, a famous actor. Wade Andrew Williams 's background: An American actor who currently has a starring role as Captain Brad Bellick on Fox's television series Prison Break.